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Shazaib A.

Lincolnwood, Illinois

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Licensed CPA and former Big 4 Audit Manager with 13+ years in assurance and financial reporting. I help businesses, startups, and fellow firms produce clean, audit-ready financials and reporting that stands up to scrutiny from investors, lenders, and regulators. My background spans US GAAP and IFRS across complex engagements, paired with a track record of top tier performance ratings and recognition as a "Performance Differentiator" throughout my time at a leading US firm. I combine that technical depth with practical process optimization and generative AI-driven workflows to deliver work faster without cutting corners on quality. Whether you need a one off technical memo, a full financial statement package, or an ongoing reporting partner, I bring a proactive, analytical approach and clear communication at every level, from bookkeeping detail to C-suite reporting. Services I provide: = Audit & assurance support — US GAAS / ISA audit readiness, working papers, and financial statement preparation = SSARS engagements — reviews and compilations (AR-C 90), including management representation letters and disclosures = Technical accounting advisory — position memos on revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases, financial instruments (ASC 860) and stock-based compensation (ASC 718) = Financial statement preparation — full GAAP/IFRS-compliant statements with footnote disclosures = CPA letters - Confirmation letters lenders request during mortgage underwriting and other matters. = Financial modeling & analysis — forecasts, budgets, and stakeholder-level reporting packages = Bookkeeping & cleanup — reconciliations, month-end close, and books-to-financials packages = Process optimization — streamlining close, reporting, and review workflows, including AI-assisted automation

  • Financial Audit
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Internal Auditing
  • Oracle Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Python
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Statement
  • Financial Consulting
  • Technical Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Accounting Advisory
  • International Accounting Standards
Umair N.

Lahore, Pakistan

$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝟒-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝟒 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥? 💼💸 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝. 📊✅ With 5+ years in external audit and financial reporting, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients local and international including Allied Bank, Nestlé, Gulf Hotel Group, and KPMG Riyadh. Whether you're a startup or a seasoned enterprise, I know how to tailor finance solutions that actually make sense for your business. 🔧 What I Bring to the Table: ✔IFRS-Compliant Financial Reports that withstand scrutiny ✔Audit Preparation & Execution (ISAs) so you’re ready before the auditors knock ✔Remote Bookkeeping & GL Management using good ol’ Excel ✔Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning ✔Internal Controls and help staying compliant with regulations ✔Management Dashboards that highlight what actually matters 🛠 Tools & Frameworks I Work With: ✔IFRS | ISAs | IAS ✔Microsoft Excel (Advanced functions, dashboards) ✔Local & international compliance standards 🌍 Industries I’ve Worked In: ✔Banking & Finance--Finca Bank, National Bank of Bahrain ✔Power & Energy – PMLTC ✔Logistics – Saudi Post, Expeditors International ✔Hospitality – Gulf Hotel, Durrat Resort ✔Manufacturing – Nestlé Saudi Arabia If you're looking for a dependable freelance accountant to make sense of your numbers or just finally make those books audit-friendly let’s chat. I’m just a message away. 📩 Let’s build a financial system that actually works for your business.

  • Financial Audit
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Financial Planning
  • Internal Auditing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Projection
  • Financial Accounting
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Forecasting
Aayush A.

Siliguri, India

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Your Expert CA: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Planning, Business Process Improvement, Internal Auditing, Financial Statements Auditing, Tax, and Forensic Accounting Services ✨ Welcome Future Clients! ✨ Are you in search of a multifaceted financial expert who can elevate your business? Your search ends here! With over 5 years of dedicated experience, I bring a comprehensive skill set to meet all your accounting and financial needs. ✨ Why Choose Me ✨ When you hire me, you’re not just getting a CA—you’re gaining a strategic partner committed to your financial success. My full range of services includes: ☆ Expert Accounting & Bookkeeping: Ensure your financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with all regulations. I handle everything from day-to-day transactions to complex financial reporting. ☆ In-Depth Financial Analysis: With my keen analytical skills, I provide you with the insights needed to make informed business decisions, identify opportunities for growth, and mitigate risks. ☆ Preparation of Financial Statements: I deliver clear and precise financial statements that reflect your business’s true financial position, aiding in transparency and trust with stakeholders. ☆ Business Process Improvements: I evaluate and enhance your current processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance. ☆ Robust Internal Controls: Safeguard your assets and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. My robust internal control systems are designed to prevent fraud and errors. ☆ Tax Incentive Maximization: I help you navigate the complex tax landscape to maximize incentives and deductions while ensuring full compliance with tax laws. ☆ Development of Accounting Policies & Procedures: I create comprehensive manuals that standardize your accounting practices, ensuring consistency and reliability across your organization. ✨ My Experience ✨ My professional journey has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge and skills across various roles such as Accountant, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst & Planner, External Auditor, Internal Auditor, Tax Professional, Compliance Auditor, Environmental Management System Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. ✨ What Sets Me Apart? ✨ ☆Proven Track Record: I have a history of delivering impactful results that drive business success. ☆Unwavering Commitment: My dedication to accuracy and excellence ensures top-quality service. ☆Customized Solutions: I tailor my services to fit your unique business needs, providing personalized attention and support. ☆Proactive Approach: I identify and resolve financial challenges before they become major issues, ensuring your business remains on a steady path to success. Let's transform your financial landscape together! Partner with me, and watch your business thrive with solid financial foundations and innovative strategies. Ready to get started? Let’s connect and make your financial goals a reality. Invite to Bid

  • Financial Audit
  • Management Consulting
  • Goods & Services Tax
  • Tax Law
  • Indirect Tax
  • Startup Company
  • Company Registration
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Trademark
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Tax Return
  • Tax Preparation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Income Statement
  • Bookkeeping
William F.

Branchburg Township, New Jersey

$75/hr
4.8
44 jobs

Why clients listen to me: 11+ years as a CPA, 9+ years of Big 4 experience, and 3+ years as a Certified Tax Coach. Services: -Tax Planning -Tax Preparation & Compliance -Accounting & Bookkeeping -Assurance Services (Audits, Reviews, Compilations, Agreed Upon Procedures) My accounting practice is registered with both the WY and NJ Board of Accountancy, I'm peer reviewed, and fully insured. Working with me provides you piece of mind you are working with an experienced and licensed professional. If you're tired missed tax deadlines, bad bookkeeping, and unaffordable audit services - I can provide a solution. I provide small business owners a roadmap to reduce taxes, a solution to fix their accounting records, and help grow their business using a combination of tax and financial planning. I'm a CPA with over ten years experience in accounting, audit, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, finance, forecasting and tax. I have experience as a both a CFO and Controller for early stage start-ups and publicly traded companies in a variety of industries. I also prepare tax returns all entity types including C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships, and individuals. I started my career as a Senior Auditor with Ernst & Young before moving on to the Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory practices with both PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Deloitte. I am proficient in both US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, SEC financial reporting standards, SOX 404 guidelines. I primarily focus on small business tax, accounting, and financial audits. Whether you're looking for tax planning, a financial health check, assurance services, or accounting support -- I'm happy to help!

  • Financial Audit
  • GAAP
  • Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Bookkeeping
  • Sales Tax
  • Forecasting
  • CPA
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audition Preparation
  • Internal Auditing
Lillian S.

Lima, Peru

$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I help digital businesses gain financial clarity, improve cash flow, and understand their real profitability. As a Certified Accountant with a Master’s in Finance and former Senior Auditor at BDO, I bring 12+ years of experience supporting over 200 businesses, with a strong focus on digital companies such as marketing agency, consulting and professional services. I primarily work directly with business owners and founders, helping them turn financial data into clear insights for better decisions. Many service businesses grow fast but struggle to clearly understand: ❗ Are we actually profitable? ❗Why is revenue increasing but cash still tight? ❗Where are we overspending? ❗How much should we reinvest to grow safely? ❗What are the financial red flags in the business? Each month I prepare clear financial reports so you can easily understand the financial health of your business and make better decisions. If needed, we can also schedule a financial review meeting, where I walk you through your numbers and share insights such as: ✔ Potential financial risks or red flags ✔ Opportunities to optimize costs ✔ Profitability trends in the business ✔ Practical financial feedback to support your decisions My goal is simple: turn your financials into a decision-making tool, not just a tax requirement. ✅ Core Services 💎QuickBooks Online Setup & Cleanup Bring disorganized books up to date and ready for reporting. 💎Monthly Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting Accurate books with clear monthly financial statements. 💎 Cash Flow Visibility Understand where your money is going and avoid cash surprises. 💎 Financial Insights for Business Owners Clear financial insights to help you understand profitability and key financial signals. 💎 Tax-Ready Financials Books organized and prepared for your CPA and tax filings. ✅ Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Former Senior Auditor at BDO ✔ 12+ years of experience in accounting and finance ✔ Supported 200+ businesses across multiple industries ✔ Financial reports delivered within 5 days after month-end ✔ Focus on clarity, accuracy, and decision-ready financials I focus on long-term partnerships and work with a limited number of clients to ensure quality and responsiveness. ✅ Working Model Most of my projects are structured as fixed-price monthly packages, depending on transaction volume and complexity. You can review my service catalog below or send me a message to discuss the best option for your business. If you're looking for organized books, clear financial reports, and reliable monthly support for your service business, feel free to send me a message. ✅ Tools QuickBooks Online | Financial Reporting | Cash Flow Management | Financial KPIs | Stripe | Google Sheets | Slack | Microsoft Teams | Marketing Agency | Consulting Services Bilingual: Spanish / English

  • Financial Audit
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting Report
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Internal Control
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Accounting
  • Internal Auditing
  • Microsoft Excel
Felistas N.

Nairobi, Kenya

$80/hr
5.0
15 jobs

When your business operates across borders, your accounting and tax obligations do not follow one rulebook. They follow several, and the cost of getting them wrong is not just a late fee. It is regulatory exposure across multiple jurisdictions, missed deductions, misclassified income, and financials that will not hold up when a bank, investor, or tax authority looks closely. I am CPA Felistas Njihia, a Senior Auditor and Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in cross-border accounting, international tax compliance, IFRS financial reporting, and audit. I work with founders, remote-first companies, e-commerce businesses, and foreign-owned entities that operate across the US, Canada, and Australia and need their books, tax filings, and financial statements built to withstand scrutiny in every jurisdiction they touch. My cross-border compliance work covers: Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120 filings for foreign-owned US single-member LLCs treated as disregarded entities under IRC Section 6038A mandatory regardless of income or activity, with a $25,000 IRS penalty for non-compliance. US federal and state tax preparation, including Forms 1040-NR, 1120, and 1065 for non-resident owners and foreign-owned entities. Canadian tax compliance, including T1 and T2 filings, GST/HST reporting, and cross-border advisory for businesses operating on both sides of the US-Canada border. Australian bookkeeping and reporting, including BAS preparation, GST reconciliation, and Xero-based financial management for Australian entities. IFRS and US GAAP financial statements prepared for investors, lenders, and audit standards. Multi-currency and multi-entity reconciliations across QuickBooks Online and Xero. Full audit engagement management from planning through to final reporting for portfolios of up to 20 clients simultaneously. What separates me from most accountants on Upwork is audit-level judgment applied to every engagement, not just the ones that say "audit" in the title. I do not just post transactions. I review supporting documents. I assess risk and inconsistencies. I flag issues early. I close loops. I work as if your financials will be reviewed by tax authorities: IRS, CRA, ATO investors, banks, and regulators. Because across the clients I serve, they often are. My engagements are fixed-scope and fixed-fee wherever possible. You know what you are getting, what it costs, and when it is delivered. No hourly surprises. No scope creep. The tools I work in daily include QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage Intacct, Zoho Books, WaveApps, Hubdoc, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Bill for accounting and bookkeeping workflows. For audit engagements I work in CaseWare and AuditBoard. For financial reporting and analysis I use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau. For US tax preparation, I work with Drake Tax and TaxSlayer across individual and corporate filings, including Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1120, 1065, and 5472. For Canadian tax compliance, I use TaxCycle and ProFile for T1 personal, T2 corporate, T3, and GST/HST filings via CRA EFILE and NETFILE. For Australian compliance, I work with Xero Tax and LodgeiT for BAS preparation, GST reconciliation, and ATO lodgement, alongside MYOB for Australian entity bookkeeping. I am a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and work comfortably across cloud-based, multi-currency, and multi-entity accounting environments used by remote-first and international businesses. If your business touches more than one country and you need your accounting, tax, and financial reporting handled with discipline, accuracy, and accountability across every jurisdiction it operates in, let us get to work.

  • Financial Audit
  • AI Consulting
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Model
  • Budget Management
  • Tax Preparation
  • Business Consulting
  • GAAP
  • Budget Proposal
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Return
  • Valuation
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Management Accounting

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How to Hire Top Financial Auditors

FINANCIAL AUDITORS

What is a financial audit? 

A financial audit is the inspection of an individual’s or organization’s financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in financial audit professionals:

  • Financial auditing
  • Accounting
  • Financial analysis

Why do you want to hire financial auditors?

The trick to finding top financial auditors is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find an impartial third party to audit your cash flow statements and balance sheet? Will you also need localized expertise to ensure your financial statements are in compliance with local laws and regulations? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

HOW TO HIRE FINANCIAL AUDITORS

A financial auditor can help you ensure your internal accounting practices are in compliance with government regulations and tax laws.

So how do you hire financial auditors? What follows are some tips for finding top financial auditors on Upwork.

How to shortlist financial audit professionals

As you’re browsing available financial audit consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation. Some audits, such as the SOC (Service Organization Control) 1 and SOC 2 reports, must be performed by a CPA.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., auditing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular financial auditor.

How to write an effective financial audit job post

With a clear picture of your ideal financial auditor in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective financial audit job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From tax audits to compliance reports, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, accounting software, or regulations, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s auditing cash flow statements or financial reporting policies.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., acquiring a third-party audit opinion for a business-loan application).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential financial auditors for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., auditing financial statements in preparation for a merger).
  4. Interview financial audit talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.

FAQS FOR HIRING FINANCIAL AUDITORS

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a financial auditor?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced financial auditor may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their financial audit more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a financial auditor to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a financial auditor, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding financial audit projects. For example, auditing the bookkeeping records of a small business will typically take less time than auditing an enterprise’s financial assets.

What are the steps involved to hire financial auditors?

Here’s how to hire financial audit consultants in four simple steps: